Year in Review

So here we are, nearly two weeks into 2016, and here I am just now getting to this post. 2015 was a hard year. It had its good times, but for the most part I wouldn’t call it the best. I felt like I was pregnant for the whole year, which aside from about twoRead more

As a kid, the concept of adulthood was this huge mystery to me. I was very intrigued by what it meant to be a grownup and how I would get there. I would observe my parents’ interactions with other adults — at the bank, at the store, at the doctor’s office. I was especially observantRead more

I really can’t believe another year has passed. Time seems to only be speeding up the older I get. It’s even more mind boggling to think that May marks four years since I graduated from college. That’s enough time to have earned another degree. Enough time to have….done a lot of things. As you mightRead more

I love New Year’s. I love reflecting. I love a fresh start. And I love resolutions. Some people think they’re dumb or overrated or unnecessary, but I enjoy setting goals. So here goes! 2013 was a pretty incredible year. And it went SO fast. I can’t really believe that it’s over. Here’s a little glimpseRead more

I turned 24 last Friday. Of course I wanted to post this on my actual birthday, but, well, that didn’t happen, obvi. Last year on my 23rd birthday I went to work as a reporter for PoliticalFiber.com. My co-workers (really, just my BFF’s) made me choclate cupcakes with chocolate frosting and sprinkles. They also took meRead more

2012 was pretty great, and I’m looking forward to 2013. January In January I started working as a reporter for the website PoliticalFiber.com — a project with the University of Kansas School of Journalism. Although challenging at times, I truly loved my time there. I loved working on campus (despite the 35 min commute), coveringRead more

About Me

Hello! I’m Erin. I’m a new(ish) mama living in the Kansas City area. I’m a writer, activist, political organizer and opinionated Facebook poster currently working in health care advocacy. Words matter, and I believe in the power of honest, vulnerable story-telling. That’s what you’ll find here.

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